Police said that when they responded to the report of an intoxicated male entering a residence unlawfully on Pleasant Street, Mr. Hovey fled on foot when they approached him. He also is accused of physically resisting their attempts to place him under arrest.

Police said that once he was in custody and was searched, he was found to be in possession of a forged Vermont drivers license.

He is to appear in Potsdam Village Court.

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